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NewsNo fentanyl related arrests made in October on Big Island
NewsWest Hawai‘i residents could experience temporary 9-1-1 outage
Big Island couple leads effort to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are being collected from now until Nov. 25. Dropoff locations are located islandwide.November 22, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
ActivitiesTop 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan…
East Hawaii News2-foot snake slithers into Hilo for the holidays among Christmas tree shipment
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State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak
Hawaiʻi Police Department has new home on the internet
Update: 17-year-old located after running away 2 months ago
Big Island police ask again for help finding Hilo man missing since September
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
Arts, crafts, sports, games, music and more — plenty of Winter Fun to be had
‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor…
DA BUX gets big bucks from USDA
Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
Update: Woman who died in possible Kealakekua Bay drowning identified
Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored
Big Island News
November 22, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Quantifying corrosion downwind of Kīlauea
A team of scientists from Aotearoa New Zealand teamed up with scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in December 2022 to carry out a small pilot study of atmospheric corrosion rates on the Island of Hawai‘i.
November 22, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Big Island couple leads effort to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are being collected from now until Nov. 25. Dropoff locations are located islandwide.
November 21, 2024 · 2:45 PM
Hilo man with medical condition that requires medication still missing after more than 4 months
26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle was last seen Aug. 10 in area of 15-mile marker on Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Road (Highway 137) in Pāhoa. Does anyone have any information about his whereabouts?
November 21, 2024 · 8:49 AM
No fentanyl related arrests made in October on Big Island
Hawai‘i Island police did, however, recover 5.1 grams of illicit fentanyl last month, enough to kill 2,550 Big Island residents.
November 21, 2024 · 6:20 AM
West Hawai‘i residents could experience temporary 9-1-1 outage
Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that Hawaiian Telcom will be conducting scheduled maintenance work starting at 11:59 p.m. tonight, which could lead to up to 60-minute outage.
November 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more
Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!
November 20, 2024 · 3:40 PM
2-foot snake slithers into Hilo for the holidays among Christmas tree shipment
The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.
November 20, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiian Airlines invites kama‘āina to journey with purpose — and discounts
New free Huaka‘i by Hawaiian program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.
November 20, 2024 · 3:00 AM
State alerts residents about recalled carrots linked to multistate E. coli outbreak
There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.
November 20, 2024 · 2:51 AM
Hawaiʻi Police Department has new home on the internet
The department recently launched a redesigned website after a year in the making. The new site can be used across devices, making it mobile-friendly, and it houses a wealth of new and useful features, information and community resources.
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Kona’s Kaiden Lieto following in dad’s footsteps, seeking Ironman world title despite brain surgery
November 17, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
How did the local Ironman athletes fare at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
October 26, 2024 · 10:09 PM HST
Kaiden Lieto finishes first Ironman World Championship in under 10 hours
October 26, 2024 · 10:06 AM HST
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November 21, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: 7th annual Turkey Trot; ‘Pan, Shadow & Tinker: A Thanksgiving Carol’; upcoming Turkey Day community meals; and more
Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you sit down with the family for that tasty turkey dinner, celebrate with some pre-Turkey Day events and more. Don’t miss this week’s top 10 things to do on the island!
November 7, 2024 · 6:15 PM
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Nov. 7-13: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival continues, Honoka‘a Renaissance Faire goes medieval, extravaganza kicks off holidays in Waimea and more
After this week, we’re sure everybody could use a simple does of good old-fashioned fun. The Big Island is here to oblige. Check out the top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
November 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i expert on Hello Kitty attributes global icon’s popularity to design, as character celebrates 50 years
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
November 1, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 1-6: Still got some energy after Halloween? We hope so; there’s other fun to be had
From the opening reception for the 16th annual installment of a popular multi-media art exhibit celebrating the beloved island we all call home and a couple of events celebrating the Day of the Dead to a dose of cuteness to help Big Island kitties in need and other events in between, there is no lack of entertainment as November begins.
November 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Legendary Hawaiʻi surfboard shaper’s life now on the big screen in new documentary
Longtime Kauaʻi resident Dick Brewer was known as “the father of the modern-day surfboard” for his innovative designs and shaping of boards that were coveted by professional big wave riders around the world.
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Big Island Polls
Big Island Now poll results: Mixed feelings felt about Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program
September 1, 2024 · 5:49 PM HST
Big Island Now poll results: Services just as important to consider when looking at building a new Kona hospital
August 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
July 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Quantifying corrosion downwind of Kīlauea
November 22, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitoring network fully restored
November 18, 2024 · 11:28 AM HST
Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
November 15, 2024 · 3:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
Sharing the joy of surfing, ‘one ride at a time’
November 19, 2024 · 12:19 PM HST
‘Massive effort’: Hundreds of coral colonies recovered from Honokōhau harbor for restoration
November 19, 2024 · 5:00 AM HST
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
November 14, 2024 · 4:59 PM HST
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
October 28, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Short lane closures to check Maui pavement quality, Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 2-5
Motorists on Maui are advised of potential traffic delays beginning Monday, Nov. 25, as crews check pavement quality on 13 state highways on the island. The data will allow HDOT to be proactive in repairing roads before they show signs of distress.
Temporary closures planned for Central Maui, Kīhei pools
The Kīhei Aquatic Center training pool and Kōkua Pool in Kahului will be closed for deep cleaning of the pools’ surfaces from Nov. 24, 2024 to Dec.1, 2024. Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, for physical swim testing for the recruitment of pool guard trainees.
Rep. Tokuda leads bipartisan coalition in elevating rural health priorities
As the country celebrates National Rural Health Month this week, US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), co-chair of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, led several bipartisan efforts to recognize the importance of rural health care, medical providers, and the communities they serve.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center gears up for the holidays with Black Friday deals
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the public to gear up for the holidays on Black Friday, Nov. 29, with giveaways, performances, and exclusive shopping opportunities.
Maui Weather Forecast for November 22, 2024
Trade winds will weaken today and become light and variable during the weekend. The atmosphere will be stable and rather dry with minimal rainfall expected. A…
Kaua‘i Now
‘Every light, every voice and every action make a difference’
Zonta Club of Kaua‘i to say NO to violence against women and children during 16 days of activism; Garden Isle community encouraged to get involved, participate.
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 22, 2024
Trade winds will weaken today and become light and variable during the weekend. The atmosphere will be stable and rather dry with minimal rainfall expected. A…
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 22, 2024
A small, medium period, north northeast swell (010-030 degrees) will fill in today. Another more moderate, medium period pulse from the same source…
Turning to ʻike Hawaiʻi — ancestral knowledge — to inspire solutions for today’s complex problems
Hundreds attend 2024 Piʻo Summit “Hulihia: Fire and Rain” at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which featured panel discussions highlighting Native Hawaiian values and practicies that can guide healing and renewal for ʻāina and communities.
Family farmers of Kalalea Juice Hale celebrate decade of organic treats in Anahola
Kaua‘i business leaders recognized the juice hale with an award at a recent event supporting local entrepreneurs.
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